- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hidalgo, TX
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El
Federal NCES profile for Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482310008290
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Hidalgo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El ranks #1 of 6 schools in Hidalgo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 482310008290 · Hidalgo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students)
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hidalgo Early
Hidalgo Early College H S
1,029 students
- Diaz J H
Diaz J H
615 students
- Hidalgo El
Hidalgo El
433 students
- This school 342
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El
342 students
- Jc Kelly El 260
Jc Kelly El
260 students
- Hidalgo Park E 239
Hidalgo Park El
239 students
What this shows Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El compares
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hidalgo Isd reports $14,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diaz J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidalgo El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jc Kelly El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidalgo Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El
How many students attend Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El?
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hidalgo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El?
86.2% of students at Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El?
The largest demographic group at Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Hidalgo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El?
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El rank among schools in Hidalgo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El ranks #1 of 6 schools in Hidalgo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hidalgo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hidalgo Isd?
Besides Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El, Hidalgo Isd also operates Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students), Diaz J H (615 students), and Hidalgo El (433 students). See the Hidalgo Isd district page for the complete list.